Lighting equipment is currently being given special attention with the advent of various types of lamps. Nowadays, LED spotlights for stretch ceilings are often used .
Features of the use of lamps
A common material for a stretch ceiling is a PVC film, stretched at an elevated temperature and fixed in baguettes around the entire perimeter of the room. After cooling, the canvas stretches and becomes smooth.
Polyvinyl chloride has the ability to soften when heated. After mounting the ceiling, the film should not be heated, as this will cause its temperature deformation, loss of shape and even melting. This implies the main requirement for lighting sources - they should not emit excess heat when they are in working condition. The power limit, in which there will be no overheating of the PVC ceiling, should be 40 W for an incandescent lamp, and 20 W for a halogen one. Fabric webs are somewhat more resistant. For them, the limitations will be 60 watts and 35 watts, respectively.
From the point of view of heat dissipation, the best luminaires will be LED ones, the power of which is much less under similar illumination.
Benefits of LED Spotlights
The main advantages of LED lighting:
- economical energy consumption;
- small basement;
- minimum heating;
- high quality workmanship.
Overpriced can be considered the only drawback, but in any case, the advantages prevail.
Which spotlights to choose?
When choosing fixtures, it is important to determine the purpose of their installation:
- decoration of the room with the correct arrangement of light sources;
- additional lighting with highlighting zones;
- main light source.
There are no restrictions on the lamp housing. It can be stamped products or aluminum alloys. Particular attention is drawn to the correspondence of the dimensions of the closed part of the device to the height of the inter-ceiling space. Products can provide a clearance of 2 to 12 cm. The large distance between the ceilings takes up a lot of space, which is unacceptable for apartment buildings.
Static devices provide illumination of a certain place, and rotary devices can change the direction of light. For additional regulation of light intensity and color, cardan models are used.
When installing each lamp on the ceiling, a reinforcing plastic ring is first glued, and then a hole is made inside.
Do-it- yourself LED spotlights for suspended ceilings are installed carefully, otherwise if the canvas is damaged, it will have to be completely replaced.
Other requirements:
- the side of the spotlight should be chosen wider so that the reinforcing ring can be hidden;
- under a single-level ceiling, lamps with the direction of light strictly down are selected so that it does not scatter behind the canvas.
Installation of fixtures
The wiring of electric lighting and the installation of supports under the lamps is made in advance. After the installation of the ceiling, there are supporting places and reinforcing rings are glued to the outside from the canvas. When the glue dries, the inside of the film is cut out.
Through the holes in the rings the height of the racks is adjusted so that they are at the level of the ceiling. To do this, the perforated profile is bent , from which the legs of the supports are made.
At the last stage, LED spotlights for suspended ceilings are connected to the wiring, after which they are laid in the holes by compressing the spring clips. Inside, they themselves diverge and are mounted on a support. Then the lamp is screwed in. To make it ideally fit the plane of the canvas, the stand is finally adjustable.
Bathroom lighting
The advantage of LED luminaires is their reliable protection against moisture, the absence of strong heating and the safety of low voltage supply. LED spotlights for suspended ceilings in the bathroom are best installed recessed, because the wiring is reliably hidden under the coating.
Swivel luminaires are convenient for placement above showers to make water treatment enjoyable.
Fixed spotlights are installed in a medium-sized bathroom in the amount of 4-6 pcs., And movable spotlights are placed to illuminate mirrors or cabinets. For one lamp, a power of no more than 5 watts is enough. Degree of protection IP 45 ensures lamp operation at any humidity. Usually, IP 44 is sufficient, which protects the lamp from any splashes.
LED spotlights for suspended ceilings: reviews
The users of reviews rate LED light sources mostly positively. LEDs give an even and soft light, while there is no flicker at all, and energy consumption is negligible. Some people cannot immediately get used to LEDs, but you should be aware that you can choose any color temperature. In addition, controllers are sold for its regulation.
Numerous reviews noted the originality of the devices and an acceptable price for LED spotlights for stretch ceilings (photo below).
If used incorrectly, the LEDs can quickly fail. Especially they do not like overheating. When buying, you should pay attention to the quality of the radiators. With a slight overheating, the life of the lamp can be reduced, and in critical it will immediately fail.
Sales experts say that about LED spotlights for suspended ceilings, a small amount of information is provided, and this is a brake on their widespread use.
Interesting reviews on the use of LED sources with different brightness and color. Original glow intensity transitions create a special atmosphere. With other lamps this effect cannot be achieved.
Conclusion
With all the positive qualities, LED spotlights for stretch ceilings create special comfort, a unique lighting scheme with emphasis on important elements of the interior. This allows you to make a wide selection of models. In addition, LEDs are effective in combination with other types of lamps.